Streamline your OR with top-tier Cardiac Surgery PAs

Physician Assistants of Cardiovascular Surgery (PACS) was founded with one mission: to deliver a perioperative cardiac surgical service that elevates both patient care and the CVT Surgical service product.

Surgical Expertise

All PACS providers bring extensive experience in the field 
of at least 10 years offering a myriad of advanced skills.

Endoscopic vessel harvesting

  • Experienced First-Assisting
  • Many providers offer services such as median sternotomies and sternal closures
  • Perioperative management of the cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery cohort

First-assist capabilities

Cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures, many of our experienced providers have an extensive background in orthotropic heart transplantation and device preoperative management

Advanced line placement

  • Central lines
  • Arterial lines
  • Temporary dialysis access

Full-spectrum patient management

  • Pre-operative optimization
  • Intraoperative support
  • ICU care and hemodynamic management
  • Step-down and postoperative recovery

Advanced 
procedural skills

  • Sternotomies
  • Sternal closures
  • Femoral cutdowns for groin cannulation
  • Varies by provider

Experience you 
can trust

All PACS PAs have 10+ years of dedicated CVT surgical experience, many with 20 years in high-acuity CT surgery environments.

Flexible Coverage Solutions

PACS offers adaptable staffing models designed to meet the evolving needs of cardiothoracic surgery programs.

Short-Term Contracts

3–6 months
Ideal for temporary coverage, 
staffing transitions, or bridging gaps 
in your schedule.

Long-Term Contracts

1-2 years
Stable, reliable support for sustained program growth 
and consistent surgical coverage.

Per Diem Support

We fill coverage gaps while you search for a 
full-time PA or manage fluctuating case volumes.

Pilot Programs

Trial periods that let you experience our quality, 
efficiency, and team integration before committing.

Current Service Area

Proudly serving the West Coast region and growing.

Skilled, Humble, Service Driven

At PACS, we believe exceptional surgical care starts with exceptional people. Our team combines deep expertise with a service-oriented mindset that puts patients, surgeons, and hospital partners first. Ultimately our goal is to assimilate well and seamlessly with CTSurgery teams – we seek to adapt our approach to the hosting teams practice preferences

Experience That Elevates Your Program

Thoroughly vetted, hand-selected PAs—never mass-recruited. A deliberately small, agile, quality-focused group, unlike large staffing agencies.

Comprehensive Preoperative Support

Our PAs are trained to manage 
every step of the surgical continuum, including pre-operative assessment 
and optimization, first assistance in the OR, ICU management, hemodynamic oversight, and step-down and postoperative care.

Surgeon-Centered 
Team Player

Highly adaptable to each surgeon’s 
preferred style, workflow, and techniques. We vehemently discourage our team from imposing their experience and management preferences unless asked. Humble, reliable, and focused on providing the support surgeons need to operate at their best

Streamlined FAST Operations for Your Program

Expeditious Credentialing: PACS handles all credentialing, scheduling, and logistics internally. With one point of contact, simplified workflows, and efficient onboarding. Designed to reduce administrative burden and keep your program running smoothly

Experience That Elevates Your Program

Thoroughly vetted, hand-selected PAs—never mass-recruited. A deliberately small, agile, quality-focused group, unlike large staffing agencies.

Comprehensive Preoperative Support

Our PAs are trained to manage 
every step of the surgical continuum, including pre-operative assessment 
and optimization, first assistance in the OR, ICU management, hemodynamic oversight, and step-down and postoperative care.

Surgeon-Centered 
Team Player

Highly adaptable to each surgeon’s 
preferred style, workflow, and techniques. We vehemently discourage our team from imposing their experience and management preferences unless asked. Humble, reliable, and focused on providing the support surgeons need to operate at their best

Streamlined FAST Operations for Your Program

Expeditious Credentialing: PACS handles all credentialing, scheduling, and logistics internally. With one point of contact, simplified workflows, and efficient onboarding. Designed to reduce administrative burden and keep your program running smoothly

Why PACS

Cardiac surgery is a highly specialized, tightly knit field where precision, efficiency, and advanced technical ability are non-negotiable. PACS was built to meet—and exceed—those standards.

We put expertise and service at the center of everything we 
do, ensuring smooth OR operations, satisfied surgeons, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Unmatched Technical Proficiency

All PACS providers are experts in endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting and highly skilled first assistants across cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures.

Many PAs routinely perform:

  • Sternotomies
  • Proximal anastomosis
  • Solo sternal closures
    • Enabling surgeons to move efficiently to their next case.

A Service-Driven Work Ethic

Hardworking, humble, and adaptable in any CTS environment. Seamless integration with diverse surgeon styles and program workflows. Deep commitment to accountability, reliability, and excellence in patient care

Quality Over Quantity

We are intentionally selective in choosing members for our rotation.
 This keeps our group small—but ensures uncompromising quality for every program we support.

Excellence isn’t just an expectation;
it’s the foundation of our mission.

Thank you for considering PACS—it is our privilege to serve your program.

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